Transformation Lead

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Role Highlights

• Location: Sydney

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Join QBE and help shape the future of technology and transformation.

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

• Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group ""

The opportunity

We're seeking a Transformation Lead to play a pivotal Program Management Office ( PMO ) role in driving QBE's strategic transformation agenda. Acting as a central coordination point, you will bring structure, discipline, and oversight to a portfolio of initiatives across the Chief Data, AI, and Enterprise Technology Office.

In this role, you will champion transformation governance, ensure delivery standards are met, maintain portfolio visibility, and enable effective decision-making through high-quality reporting and analysis. You'll partner with senior leaders to keep initiatives on track, manage risks and dependencies, and embed consistent frameworks that support successful delivery across the organisation.

About QBE""

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers . And we do it all with a human touch." "

• We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries - which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner .

• What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

• Lead and manage transformation initiatives through a structured, disciplined delivery lifecycle

• Oversee portfolio management, ensuring visibility of progress, risks, dependencies, and benefits

• Produce high-quality reporting, dashboards, and insights to support executive decision-making

• Maintain and uplift transformation governance frameworks, processes, and standards

• Coordinate governance forums, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and timely flow of information

• Support business case development, resource planning, and prioritisation activities

• Provide structure, guidance, and PMO best-practice to uplift delivery capability across teams

• Act as a trusted advisor, bringing clarity, organisation, and delivery confidence to transformation efforts

• This is a broad role and there will be times that you will need to support different stages of the project lifecycle from business case development to implementation.

About you

• Strong PMO or project delivery experience within complex organisations

• Skilled in portfolio management, governance, resource planning, and structured reporting

• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary workstreams and maintain delivery discipline

• Experience developing business cases, operating models, and supporting transformation frameworks

• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across teams

• Financial services experience preferred, with an understanding of insurance and technology environments

Benefits""

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• 'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks ' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here .

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it. "

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected] .

Skills:
Business Transformation, Client Counseling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Performance Management (PM), Project Delivery, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Succession Planning, Waterfall Model

Application Close Date: 25/02/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.